Internal flow is closely related to energy consumption and emissions because of its
dominant role in the atomization process. The intricate three-phase flow patterns in an orifice …

Flash-boiling of fuel sprays occurs when a super-heated fuel is discharged into an
environment whose pressure is lower than the saturation pressure of the fuel and can …

The objective of this study is to unravel the driving mechanisms behind the plume expansion
and fluctuations in the near-field. A collaborative experimental and numerical study was …

The modeling of fuel jet atomization is key in the char-acterization of Internal Combustion
(IC) engines, and 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is a recognized tool to provide …

The early and late portions of transient fuel injection have proven to be a rich area of
research, especially since the end of injection can cause a disproportionate amount of …

Accurate modeling of the internal flow and spray char-acteristics in fuel injectors is a critical
aspect of direct injection engine design. However, such high-fidelity computational fluid …

Accurate knowledge of fuel spray behavior is of utmost importance for liquid-fuel-based
combustion systems. Fuel properties, injector geometry, operating conditions, and thermal …

In this study, computational fluid dynamics simulations of the Engine Combustion Network
Spray C injector were performed to investigate the effect of the internal nozzle flow on the …

As renewable energy sources, ethanol and butanol are usually added to fuels to reduce the
fossil fuel consumption and soot emissions. Gasoline direct injection with multi-hole injectors …

Predictive simulations of high-pressure sprays require accurate representation of the
turbulent gaseous flow field generated by liquid jet. Typically, the accuracy that can be …